Mississippi

Science Proficiency

Percent of students scoring Proficient or Advanced (Levels 4 or 5) on the statewide Science or Biology I assessment.

Science Proficiency Overview

State

Mississippi

56.2%

Science Proficiency by Subgroup

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State

Female

56.1%

Male

56.3%

Black or African American

39.5%

White

73.6%

Alaskan Native or Native American

49.3%

Asian

83.4%

Hispanic or Latino

57.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

63.2%

Two or More Races

63.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

45.9%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

76.4%

Migrant

35.3%

Homeless

42.6%

Foster Care

53.4%

Students with Disabilities

26.7%

Students without Disabilities

60.4%

English Learners

26.8%

Non English Learners

56.6%

Military Connected

80.5%

Science Proficiency Data

All

  • State 56.2%

Female

  • State 56.1%

Male

  • State 56.3%

Black or African American

  • State 39.5%

White

  • State 73.6%

Alaskan Native or Native American

  • State 49.3%

Asian

  • State 83.4%

Hispanic or Latino

  • State 57.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

  • State 63.2%

Two or More Races

  • State 63.4%

Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 45.9%

Non Economically Disadvantaged

  • State 76.4%

Migrant

  • State 35.3%

Homeless

  • State 42.6%

Foster Care

  • State 53.4%

Students with Disabilities

  • State 26.7%

Students without Disabilities

  • State 60.4%

English Learners

  • State 26.8%

Non English Learners

  • State 56.6%

Military Connected

  • State 80.5%

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

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Last updated 10/30/2025